Kvm For Ibm Z Systems; Z13S Function Support Summary - IBM z13s Technical Manual

For the latest information about supported Linux distributions on z Systems, see this website:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/os/linux/resources/testedplatforms.html
IBM is working with its Linux distribution partners to provide further use of selected z13s
functions in future Linux on z Systems distribution releases.
Consider the following guidelines:
Use SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 or Red Hat RHEL 7 in any new projects for the
z13s.
Update any Linux distributions to their latest service level before the migration to z13s.
Adjust the capacity of any z/VM and Linux on z Systems LPAR guests, and z/VM guests,
in terms of the number of IFLs and CPs, real or virtual, according to the PU capacity of the
z13s.

7.2.6 KVM for IBM z Systems

KVM for IBM z Systems (KVM for IBM z) is an open virtualization alternative for z Systems
built on Linux and KVM. KVM for IBM z delivers a Linux-familiar administrator experience that
can enable simplified virtualization management and operation. See Table F-1 on page 513
for a list of supported features.

7.2.7 z13s function support summary

The following tables summarize the z13s functions and their minimum required operating
system support levels:
Table 7-3 on page 234 is for z/OS and z/VM.
Table 7-4 on page 239 is for z/VSE, z/TPF, and Linux on z Systems.
Information about Linux on z Systems refers exclusively to the appropriate distributions of
SUSE and Red Hat.
Both tables use the following conventions:
Y
N
-
Although the following tables list all functions that require support, the PTF numbers are not
given. Therefore, for the current information, see the PSP bucket for 2965DEVICE.
The function is supported.
The function is not supported.
The function is not applicable to that specific operating system.
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